This era of theDunetimelineis prominently covered in the expanded novels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

In this case, it seems that fear is literally the mind-killer.

Tula responds by stating that this area of the brain is where the damage began.

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In this case, it seems that fear is literally the mind-killer.

Those blue eyes could belong to the actual Omnius, the collection of AI who ruled the Thinking Machines.

What Is The Omnius Plague In Dune?

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It was a diseaseestablished by Omnius as a weapon to kill humans, which took form in the liver.

The disease took form in two phases.

The first phase resulted in weight loss, paranoia, yellowing eyes and skin, and more.

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The Omnius Plague inDune: Prophecyseems to be taking shape in a different form.

This rendition seems to be forming in the brain, causing fear through nightmares.

In an event called the Rossak Epidemic, the Omnius Plague formed again on the planet Rossak.

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How Does The Omnius Plague Connect To Desmond Hart?

However, if he’s responsible for killing Kasha, then her having the Omnius Plague is telling.

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